Waseca County, MN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Waseca County in MN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 549 violent crimes and 1,275 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.5 per 100k residents, which is 75.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 20.6 per 100k, 87.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents549 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,275 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents951 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.5 | A | 549 | 106.2 | -75.0% |
| Property Crime | 20.6 | A | 1275 | 163.6 | -87.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 48 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.7 | A | 91 | 22.3 | -87.7% |
| Burglary | 5.5 | A | 272 | 24.0 | -77.2% |
| Larceny | 11.0 | A | 951 | 116.4 | -90.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.1 | A | 48 | 22.2 | -81.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Waseca County Sheriff's Office
Janesville Police Department
Janesville, MN
New Richland Police Department
New Richland, MN
Waseca Police Department
Waseca, MN